Regulatory & Policy Compliance Manager – AML/CFT (Malaysia)

Sunrate Pte. Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrate Pte. Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Compliance Manager, Regulatory & Policy to lead second-line compliance, manage regulatory submissions, and maintain policies and controls.

The role collaborates with global compliance colleagues and supports Sunrate Sdn. Bhd.’s regulatory standing in Malaysia. The candidate will interpret regulations, assess risks and provide practical recommendations, while developing AML/CFT and sanctions policies and ensuring timely reporting and governance

Qualifications

• Five+ years in regulatory compliance, AML/CFT or related function within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Malaysian AML/CFT legislation and Bank Negara Malaysia requirements.
• Experience managing MSB, payment services or similar licences and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and provide clear risk-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support management of Sunrate Sdn. Bhd.’s Money Services Business licence and renewal requirements.
• Monitor regulatory policies, standards and notices impacting Malaysia operations.
• Interpret requirements, assess risk scenarios, and provide recommendations to Head of Compliance.
• Develop and maintain AML/CFT, sanctions and customer risk policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance policy registers and ensure timely reviews and communications.
• Update AML/CFT risk assessments and support risk mitigation actions.
• Contribute to designing, maintaining and testing the compliance controls framework.
• Document monitoring outcomes and identify remediation actions.
• Coordinate regulatory reports and submissions to Bank Negara Malaysia.
• Liaise with internal teams and external bodies including regulators and auditors.
• Provide advisory support on AML/CFT matters and regulatory interpretation.
• Deliver training on regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT knowledge

Policy interpretation

Risk assessment

Writing & reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Sunrate Pte. Ltd. in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Compliance Manager, Regulatory & Policy to lead second-line compliance, manage regulatory submissions, and maintain policies and controls.

The role collaborates with global compliance colleagues and supports Sunrate Sdn. Bhd.’s regulatory standing in Malaysia. The candidate will interpret regulations, assess risks and provide practical recommendations, while developing AML/CFT and sanctions policies and ensuring timely reporting and governance